(a) Each net expenditure exceeding the greater of the amount permitted to be expended without public bidding by the General Laws of Ohio or an amount established by the Ordinances of the City, shall be made pursuant to contract entered into with the lowest and best bidder after public advertising and receipt of bids in the manner provided by Ordinance. Each net expenditure not exceeding such amount may be expended without public bidding.
(Amended 11-4-08.)
(Amended 11-4-08.)
(b) The Council, by unanimous vote, may authorize expenditures of funds of the City exceeding the limitations established by the Charter without public bidding and advertising for the acquisition of real estate; for the discharge of non-contractual claims against the City; for personal services; for the joint use of facilities or exercise of powers with other political subdivisions; for the product or services of public utilities (including those municipally and publicly operated); in the case of a real and present emergency arising in connection with the operation and maintenance of a department, division, commission, bureau or board of the municipality, for work to be done or for the purchase of supplies or materials; or for expenditures without public bidding authorized by the General Laws of Ohio.
(Amended 11-4-80.)
(Amended 11-4-80.)